T-SB-0016-13
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Technical Service Bulletin
February 1, 2013
T-SB-0016-13
4WD Rear Propeller Shaft {Driveshaft) Clunk/Thunk Noise
Service
Category
Drivetrain
Section
Drive ShafUPropeller Shaft
Market
Toyota Supports ~
ASE Certification ~
USA
Applicability
YEAR{S)
MODEL(S)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2005 - 2012
Tacoma
Transmission(s): 4AT, 5AT
Introduction
Some 4WD 2005- 2012 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may
exhibit a clunk/thunk noise from the rear of the vehicle or a "bump-from-behind" sensation just
before a stop or when accelerating from a stop. Improvements have been implemented on the
rear propeller shaft (driveshaft) to reduce this condition. Utilize the following repair procedure to
address this condition.
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
MY
MODEL
R & R Rear Propeller
Shaft
WHEEL
BASE*
ATM
TIME
OFP
Short
A340F
0.6
37110-04220
37110-04221
R & R Rear Propeller
Shaft Assembly with
Center Support Bearing
'05-' 12
Tacoma
Long
0.8
A750F
Super
Long
T2
91
55
37 100-04390
37100-04391
A340F
TC1103
T1
37 100-04340
37 100-04341
37 100-04360
37 100-04361
*Wheel Base Length: Short = 2785 mm (109.6 in.), Long = 3235 mm (127.4 in.), Super Long= 3570 mm (140.6 in.)
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
• This repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 60
months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.
• Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in this
bulletin.
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4WD Rear Propeller Shaft (Driveshaft) Clunk/Thunk Noise
Parts Information
ATM
WHEEL BASE"
PREVIOUS
PART NUMBER
CURRENT
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
QTY
Short
37110-04220
37110-04221
37110-04222
Shaft Assy, Propeller
1
37100-04390
37100-04391
371 00-04392
37100-04340
37100-04341
37100-04342
37100-04360
37100-04361
37100-04362
A340F
Long
A750F
Super Long
1
Shaft Assy, Propeller
wlCenter Bearing
1
1
•Wheel Base Length: Short= 2785 mm (109.6 in.), Long= 3235 mm (127.4 in.), Super Long= 3570 mm (140.6 in.)
Repair Procedure
1. Confirm that the condition is the rear propeller shaft (driveshaft) clunk/thunk noise.
A. Test drive the vehicle and confirm the condition.
B. Place the transfer case in 4WD High. Remove the rear propeller shaft (driveshaft) and
test drive the vehicle.
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model year Repair Manual:
• 2005 Tacoma:
Drivetrain - Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft - "Propeller w/Center Bearing Shaft Assy
(4WD Regular Cab Type) I (4WD Access Cab and Double Cab Tvpe): Overhaul"
2006 - 2012 Tacoma:
Drivetrain - Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft - "Propeller Shaft: Rear Propeller
Shaft Assembly (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (forAccess Cab 4WD and Double Cab 4WD):
Removal"
• 2006: (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 2007: (for Regular Cab 4WDI I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 2008 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 2009 (for Regular Cab 4WDI I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 201 O (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 2011 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
2012 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
C. Is the clunk/thunk noise eliminated when coming to a stop and/or when accelerating from a
stop?
• YES -
Replace the rear propeller shaft (driveshaft) assembly. Go to step 2.
• NO - This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis to isolate the cause of the
condition.
2. Install the NEW propeller shaft (driveshaft) assembly.
Refer to TIS, applicable model year Repair Manual:
2005 Tacoma:
Drivetrain - Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft - "Propeller w/Center Bearing Shaft Assy
(4WD Regular Cab Tvee) I (4WD Access Gab and Double Cab Type): Overhaul"
• 2006 - 2012 Tacoma:
Drivetrain - Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft- "Propeller Shaft: Rear Propeller Shaft Assembly
(for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access Cab 4WD and Double Cab 4WD): Installation"
• 2006: (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WDJ
• 2007: (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WDJ
• 2008 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 2009 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 2010 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 2011 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
• 2012 (for Regular Cab 4WD) I (for Access and Double Cab 4WD)
NOTE
Re-use the spacers provided under the center support bearing to ensure the proper alignment
of the center support bearing.
3. Test drive and confirm that NO abnormal vibrations or shudders occur while driving, and that
the propeller shaft (driveshaft) clunk/thunk noise· is eliminated.
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